The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0374-2021·Announced 2020-11-11

Zimmer Biomet Recalls Acetabular Hip Prosthesis Cups Due to Sterilant Concerns

Zimmer Biomet is recalling 412 acetabular hip prosthesis cups because the hydrogen peroxide sterilant used was not evaluated for biocompatibility, posing a potential risk of adverse tissue reactions.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II. The hazard involves a potential for adverse tissue reactions due to untested sterilant biocompatibility, which fits the rubric for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Zimmer Biomet, Inc. is recalling 412 units of the ZCA All Poly Acetabular Cup Longevity Crosslinked Polyethylene, I.D. 32 mm, 10 degree inclined face, O.D. Cup with Spacers, 53 mm (Number: 00-8065-650-32). The recall covers all lots of this specific product configuration.

The recall was initiated because the hydrogen peroxide sterilant used in the acetabular cup hip prosthesis component was not evaluated to confirm the biocompatibility of the residual sterilant. As a result, the company cannot rule out the potential for adverse tissue reactions in patients.

The affected products were distributed nationwide in the United States. Consumers and healthcare providers should contact Zimmer Biomet for further instructions regarding the return or replacement of these devices.

The recalled product

Product
ZCA All Poly Acetabular Cup Longevity Crosslinked Polyethylene, I.D. 32 mm, 10 degree inclined face, O.D. Cup with Spacers, 53 mm Number: 00-8065-650-32
Affected units
412

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • All lots

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 75 recalled by Zimmer Biomet, Inc. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 75 products in this recall →